ABS SUBARU TRIBECA 2009 1.G Service Owner's Manual

BVC(diag)-5
General Description
BRAKE VACUUM CONTROL (BVC) (DIAGNOSTICS)
3. General Description
A: CAUTION
1. SRS AIRBAG SYSTEM
Airbag system wiring harness is routed near the ABS wheel speed sensor and VDCCM&H/U.
CAUTION:
•All airbag system wiring harness and connectors are colored yellow. Do not use the electrical test
equipment on these circuits.
•Be careful not to damage the airbag system wiring harness.
B: INSPECTION
Before performing diagnosis, check the following items which might affect the brake vacuum control.
1. BATTERY
Measure the battery voltage and check electrolyte.
Standard voltage: 12 V or more
Specific gravity: 1.260 or more
2. BRAKE VACUUM HOSE
Make sure the brake vacuum hose is not cracked or loose.
C: PREPARATION TOOL
1. SPECIAL TOOL
2. GENERAL TOOL
ILLUSTRATION TOOL NUMBER DESCRIPTION REMARKS
18482AA010 CARTRIDGE Troubleshooting for the electrical system.
22771AA030 SUBARU SELECT
MONITOR KIT
Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g f o r t h e e l e c t r i c a l s y s t e m .
TOOL NAME REMARKS
Circuit tester Used for measuring resistance, voltage and current.
Oscilloscope Used for measuring the sensor.
ST18482AA010
ST22771AA030

BVC(diag)-9
Subaru Select Monitor
BRAKE VACUUM CONTROL (BVC) (DIAGNOSTICS)
6. Subaru Select Monitor
A: OPERATION
1. READ DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE
(DTC)
1) Prepare the Subaru Select Monitor kit. BVC(diag)-5, SPECIAL TOOL, PREPARATION
TOOL, General Description.>
2) Connect the diagnosis cable to Subaru Select
Monitor.
3) Insert the cartridge to the Subaru Select Monitor.
RATION TOOL, General Description.>
4) Connect the Subaru Select Monitor to data link
connector.
(1) Data link connector is located in the lower
portion of instrument panel (on the driver’s
side).
(2) Connect the diagnosis cable to data link
connector.
CAUTION:
Do not connect the scan tools except for Suba-
ru Select Monitor.
5) Turn the ignition switch to ON (engine OFF) and
turn the Subaru Select Monitor switch to ON.
6) On the «Main Menu» display screen, select the
{Each System Check} and press the [YES] key.
7) On the «System Selection Menu» display
screen, select the {Brake Negative Pressure Pump
System} and press the [YES] key.
8) Press the [YES] key after the {3.0 DOHC} is dis-
played.
9) On the «Negative Pressure Pump Diagnosis
Menu» display screen, select the {Diagnostic
Code(s) Display} and press the [YES] key.
NOTE:
•For details concerning operation procedure, re-
fer to the “SUBARU SELECT MONITOR OPERA-
TION MANUAL”.
•For details concerning DTCs, refer to “List of Di-
agnostic Trouble Code (DTC)”. 14, List of Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC).>
ABS00111
ABS00112
EN-03693
(A) Power switch
(A)
EN-00040

DS-13
Front Axle
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
3. Front Axle
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from the battery.
2) Lift-up the vehicle, and remove the front wheels.
3) Lift the crimped section of axle nut.
4) Remove the axle nut using a socket wrench
while depressing the brake pedal.
CAUTION:
Remove the wheel before loosening the axle
nut. Failure to follow this rule may damage the
wheel bearings.
5) Remove the stabilizer link.
6) Remove the disc brake caliper from the front
housing, and suspend it from strut using a piece of
wire.
7) Remove the disc rotor from the hub.
NOTE:
If it is difficult to remove the disc rotor from the hub,
drive the 8 mm of bolt into the threaded end of rotor,
then remove the rotor.
8) Remove the cotter pin and castle nut securing
the tierod end to the front housing knuckle arm.
9) Using a puller, remove the tie–rod ball joint from
knuckle arm.
CAUTION:
When removing tie-rod, do not hit the tie-rod
end with hammer.
10) Remove the ABS wheel speed sensor assem-
bly and harness.
DS-00038
FS-00201
DS-00041
(A) Cotter pin
(B) Castle nut
(C) Tie–rod
DS-00042
(C)
(B)
(A)
DS-00043
DS-00249

DS-14
Front Axle
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
11) Remove the front arm ball joint from the front
housing.
12) Remove the PTJ from transmission.
13) Remove the front drive shaft assembly from the
hub. If it is hard to remove, use the ST.
ST1 926470000 AXLE SHAFT PULLER
ST2 28099PA110 AXLE SHAFT PULLER
PLATE
14) After scribing an alignment mark on the camber
adjusting bolt head, remove the bolts which con-
nect the front housing and strut, and disconnect the
front housing from the strut.
15) Remove the front axle.
B: INSTALLATION
1) Align the alignment mark on the camber adjust-
ing bolt head, and affix the front housing and strut
together using a new selflocking nut.
Tightening torque:
175 N·m (17.9 kgf-m, 129 ft-lb)
2) Install the front drive shaft. STALLATION, Front Drive Shaft.>
3) Install the front arm ball joint to the front housing.
Tightening torque:
50 N·m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)
4) Install the ABS wheel speed sensor on the front
housing.
Tightening torque:
7.5 N·m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)
5) Install the disc rotor to hub.
6) Install the disc brake caliper to the front housing.
Tightening torque:
120 N·m (12.2 kgf-m, 88.5 ft-lb)
7) Install the stabilizer link.
8) Connect the tie-rod end ball joint to the knuckle
arm with a castle nut.
Tightening torque:
27.0 N·m (2.75 kgf-m, 19.9 ft-lb)
CAUTION:
When connecting the tie–rod, do not hit the cap
at bottom of tie–rod end with a hammer.
9) Tighten the castle nut to specified torque and
tighten further within 60° until the pin hole is aligned
with the slot in nut. Bend the cotter pin to lock.
FS-00106
DS-00145
ST2
ST1
DS-00356
(A) Cotter pin
(B) Castle nut
(C) Tie–rod
DS-00042
(C)
(B)
(A)

DS-17
Rear Axle
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
4. Rear Axle
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from the battery.
2) Lift-up the vehicle, and then remove the rear
wheels.
3) Lift the crimped section of axle nut.
4) Remove the axle nut using a socket wrench
while depressing the brake pedal.
CAUTION:
Remove the wheel before loosening the axle
nut. Failure to follow this rule may damage the
wheel bearings.
5) Remove the parking brake cable from parking
brake assembly. ing Brake Assembly (Rear Disc Brake).>
6) Remove the rear ABS wheel speed sensor.
7) Remove the snap pin and nut from the front lat-
eral link.
8) Using a puller, separate the rear housing and
ball joint.
9) Detach the upper arm, trailing link, and rear lat-
eral link from the rear housing.
10) Remove the rear axle.
NOTE:
If it is hard to remove, use the ST.
ST1 926470000 AXLE SHAFT PULLER
ST2 28099PA110 AXLE SHAFT PULLER
PLATE
(1) Snap pin
(2) Nut
DS-00038
DS-00363
RS-00189
(2)
(1)
RS-00190
DS-00364
ST2ST1
DS-00361

DS-32
General Diagnostic Table
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
9. General Diagnostic Table
A: INSPECTION
NOTE:
Vibration while cruising may be caused by an unbalanced tire, improper tire inflation pressure, improper
wheel alignment, etc.
Symptom Possible cause Corrective action
Noise or vibration from propeller shaftCenter bearing Check the center bearing. TER BEARING FREE PLAY, INSPECTION, Pro-
peller Shaft.>
Runout of propeller shaft Check for deflection of the propeller shaft. to DS-12, RUNOUT OF PROPELLER SHAFT,
INSPECTION, Propeller Shaft.>
Loose or gap at connections Check the joints and connectors. JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS, INSPECTION,
Propeller Shaft.>
Check the spline and bearing. SPLINES AND BEARING, INSPECTION, Pro-
peller Shaft.>
Abnormal wheel vibrationWheel is out of balance. Check the wheel balance. ADJUSTMENT, Wheel Balancing.>
Fr o n t wh e el al i gn me n t Che ck t h e f r on t whe e l a li g nm en t . INSPECTION, Wheel Alignment.>
Rear wheel alignment Check the rear wheel alignment. INSPECTION, Wheel Alignment.>
Fr o n t s tr ut Che ck t h e f r on t st r u t . < R e f. t o F S - 21 , I N S P EC -
TION, Front Strut.>
Rear shock absorber Check the rear shock absorber. INSPECTION, Rear Shock Absorber.>
Fr o n t d r i ve sh af t Che ck t h e f r on t dr i ve s ha f t. < R e f. t o D S - 2 7,
INSPECTION, Front Drive Shaft.>
Rear drive shaft Check the rear driveshaft. INSPECTION, Rear Drive Shaft.>
Fr o n t h ub u ni t b e ar i n g Che ck th e f r on t h ub u n it b e ar i n g. < Re f. to DS - 2 0 ,
INSPECTION, Front Hub Unit Bearing.>
Rear hub unit bearing Check the rear hub unit bearing. INSPECTION, Rear Hub Unit Bearing.>
Noise from the underbodyWheel is out of balance. Check the wheel balance. ADJUSTMENT, Wheel Balancing.>
Fr o n t wh e el al i gn me n t Che ck t h e f r on t whe e l a li g nm en t . INSPECTION, Wheel Alignment.>
Rear wheel alignment Check the rear wheel alignment. INSPECTION, Wheel Alignment.>
Fr o n t s tr ut Che ck t h e f r on t st r u t . < R e f. t o F S - 21 , I N S P EC -
TION, Front Strut.>
Rear shock absorber Check the rear shock absorber. INSPECTION, Rear Shock Absorber.>

FS-19
Front Strut
FRONT SUSPENSION
7. Front Strut
A: REMOVAL
1) Lift-up the vehicle, and then remove the front
wheels.
2) Place an alignment mark on the camber adjust-
ing bolt and strut.
3) Remove the bolt securing the brake hose from
the strut.
4) Remove the clip securing the ABS wheel speed
sensor harness.
5) Remove the two bolts securing the housing to
the strut.
NOTE:
While holding the head of the adjusting bolt, loosen
the self–locking nut.
6) Remove the three nuts securing strut mount to
body.
B: INSTALLATION
1) Install the strut mount at the upper side of strut to
body, and tighten it with new self-locking nuts.
Tightening torque:
20 N·m (2.0 kgf-m, 14.5 ft-lb)
2) Align alignment marks on the camber adjusting
bolt and strut.
Using new self–locking nuts, install the strut to the
housing.
NOTE:
While holding the head of adjusting bolt, tighten the
self–locking nut.
Tightening torque:
175 N·m (17.9 kgf-m, 129 ft-lb)
3) Secure the ABS wheel speed sensor harness to
the strut.
4) Install the bolts which secure the brake hose to
the strut.
Tightening torque:
33 N·m (3.4 kgf-m, 24.3 ft-lb)
5) Install the front wheels.
NOTE:
Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust if neces-
sary.
FS-00037
FS-00206
FS-00207

FS-24
General Diagnostic Table
FRONT SUSPENSION
9. General Diagnostic Table
A: INSPECTION
1. IMPROPER VEHICLE POSTURE OR IMPROPER WHEEL ARCH HEIGHT
2. POOR RIDE COMFORT
1) Large rebound shock
2) Rocking of the vehicle continues too long after running over bump and hump.
3) Excessive shock in bumping
3. NOISE
Po ss ibl e c a us e C o r r e ct ive ac ti o n
(1) Permanent distortion or damage of the coil spring Replace.
(2) Rough operation of damper strut or shock absorber Replace.
(3) Improper installation of strut or shock absorber Replace with appropriate parts.
(4) Installation of the wrong coil spring Replace with appropriate parts.
Po ss ibl e ca us e C or r e ct i ve a ct io n
(1) Damaged coil spring Replace.
(2) Overinflation of tires Adjust.
(3) Improper wheel arch height Adjust or replace the coil springs with new ones.
(4) Fault in operation of damper strut or shock absorber Replace.
(5) Damage or deformation of strut mount or shock absorber mount Replace.
(6) Unsuitable length (maximum or minimum) of damper strut or shock
absorber
Replace with appropriate parts.
(7) Deformation or loss of bushing Replace.
(8) Deformation or damage of helper in strut assembly or shock absorber Replace.
(9) Oil leakage from the damper strut or shock absorber Replace.
Po ss ibl e c a us e C o r r e ct ive ac ti o n
(1) Wear or damage of damper strut or shock absorber component parts Replace.
(2) Loosening of the suspension link installing bolt Tighten to the specified torque.
(3) Deformation or loss of bushing Replace.
(4) Unsuitable length (maximum or minimum) of damper strut or shock
absorber
Replace with appropriate parts.
(5) Damaged coil spring Replace.
(6) Wear or damage of the ball joint Replace.
(7) Deformation of the stabilizer clamp Replace.

RS-3
General Description
REAR SUSPENSION
B: COMPONENT
1. REAR SUSPENSION
(1) Shock absorber (13) Trailing link bushingTightening torque: N·m (kgf-m, ft-lb)
(2) Self–locking nut (14) Front lateral linkT1: 27 (2.8, 19.9)
(3) Rear Stabilizer (15) Front lateral link bushingT2: 30 (3.1, 22.4)
(4) Stabilizer bushing (16) Snap pinT3: 35 (3.6, 25.8)
(5) Stabilizer clamp (17) Front sub frame support plateT4: 60 (6.1, 44)
(6) Stabilizer link (18) Rear sub frameT5: 65 (6.6, 48)
(7) Rear lateral link (19) Rear sub frame support plateT6: 75 (7.6, 89)
(8) Rear housing (20) Adjusting boltT7: 120 (12.2, 89)
(9) Back plate (21) Adjusting washerT8: 125 (12.7, 92)
(10) Hub unit bearing (22) WasherT9: 150 (15.3, 111)
(11) Upper arm (23) Flange nut (WAX)T10: 200 (20.4, 148)
(12) Trailing link

RS-4
General Description
REAR SUSPENSION
2. SHOCK ABSORBER
C: CAUTION
Please understand and adhere to the following general precautions. They must be strictly followed to avoid
any injury to the person performing the work or persons in the area.
1. OPERATION
•Wear work clothing, including a cap, protective goggles and protective shoes during operation.
•Before disposing of shock absorbers, be sure to bleed the gas out completely. Also, do not expose to
flames or fire.
•Before removal, installation or disassembly, be sure to clarify the failure. Avoid unnecessary removal, in-
stallation, disassembly and replacement.
•Use SUBARU genuine grease etc. or equivalent. Do not mix grease etc. with that of another grade or from
other manufacturers.
•Before securing a part on a vise, place cushioning material such as wood blocks, aluminum plate, or cloth
between the part and the vise.
•Be sure to tighten fasteners including bolts and nuts to the specified torque.
•Place shop jacks or rigid racks at the specified points.
2. OIL
When handling oil, follow the rules below to prevent unexpected accidents.
•Prepare container and waste cloths when performing work which oil could possibly spill. If oil spills, wipe
it off immediately to prevent from penetrating into floor or flowing outside, for environmental protection.
•Follow all government regulations concerning disposal of refuse when disposing.
(1) Mount (5) Shock absorberTightening torque: N·m (kgf-m, ft-lb)
(2) Upper rubber sheet (6) Self–locking nutT1: 30 (3.1, 22.4)
(3) Dust cover T2: 35 (3.6, 26)
(4) Coil spring T3: 120 (12.2, 89)